Regional Australia is more than just our food bowl, our fibre hub or the home of the Australian resource sector – it is home to millions of hard-working Australians who make a significant contribution to our national identity, our culture and way of life.
The House of Representatives Select Committee on Regional Australia today presented its report into Regional Australia.
Committee Chair Tony Pasin MP, said ‘the pandemic, bushfires, floods, and droughts made the last two years an extremely challenging time, particularly for people in regional areas. It’s imperative that we continuously seek to improve the lives of regional Australians by investing in better infrastructure, connectivity and services in regional areas.’
‘The report and its thirteen recommendations highlight the ongoing value of the regions to Australia and the need to ensure there is a whole of government approach coordinating activities across Australian government agencies, different levels of government, public, private, non-profit and community sectors to establish a nationally consistent plan in the development of regional Australia’.
‘A strong regional Australia means a stronger and prosperous Australia. Prioritising the development and growth of regional Australia is essential for Australia’s future, not only to fulfil our food, fibre and energy requirements but also to ensure the continued prosperity and sustainability of our nation’, Mr Pasin said.
The full report can be found on the Committee’s website.
Media inquiries
Mr Tony Pasin, Chair
08 8724 7730
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Committee Secretariat
02 6277 4508
regional.reps@aph.gov.au
